Heart to Heart Nurses
Heart to Heart Nurses is brought to you by the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association. Each episode will provide you with knowledge and tools you can apply to the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease across the lifespan.
Episodes
How can health care organizations promote cardiovascular nursing leadership and practice to improve patient care and outcomes? Learn from Janette Sendin, MSN, APRN-CNS, CCNS, PCCN, of Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (recipient of the PCNA Institutional Award) about the Center's education, training, and other opportunities that can be implemented in other locations of various sizes.
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Healthcare advocacy takes place in the clinic setting and in legislative chambers, and impacts the access patients have to needed therapies. Hear from Dharmesh Patel, MD, President of Partnership to Advance Cardiovascular Health (PACH) about the Inflation Reduction Act, the MINI-Act, and being the voice for the voiceless--our patients.
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Addressing hypertension at the local and global levels requires using validated tools, following the data, and working with patients and policymakers alike. Guest Yvonne Commodore-Mensah, PhD, MHS, RN, FAAN, FAHA, FPCNA describes strategies for clinical practice as well as legislative advocacy for addressing this global healthcare crisis.
Resources:
Validated blood pressure monitors: validatebp.org
PCN...
Any diagnosis of cardiovascular disease can present challenges for our patients, however, Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome (CKM) which is also referred to as Cardio-renal metabolic syndrome (CRM) can have even more drastic effects for our patients. Hear from two cardiovascular patients (one with CKM) who also happen to be nurses as they discuss navigating their specific treatment journeys.
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Join Chloé Villavaso MN, APRN, ACNS-C, FPCNA, AACC, as she explores Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome (CKM) also know as Cardio-renal metabolic syndrome (CRM). Listen to a recap of the 5 stages of CKM and learn how to apply guideline-directed therapy as a part of the vast healthcare team needed to treat your CKM patients.
Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome: What You Need to Know Patient Handout (LINK ...
"Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome (CKM) also known as Cardio-renal metabolic syndrome (CRM) has been growing in prevalence over the past 20 years. Join Dr. Koirala in this episode as she explores this syndrome and what risk factors to look out for in clincial practice.
Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome: What You Need to Know Patient Handout (LINK ONCE AVALIABLE)
2023 AHA Presidential Advisory and Scien...
Health coaching requires personalized recommendations, multiple conversations, and shared decision-making. Learn about the 3 Es and 3 Ps of coaching, motivational strategies, and the importance of self-care. Guest Erum Jiva, DNP, ARNP-BC, CLS, FNLA, FPCNA.
Related PCNA resource:
Behavior Change Mini-Certificate: https://pcna.net/online-course/behavior-change-mini-certificate/
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You may have seen haptoglobin values in lab results--but what is it, and how is it related to cardiovascular and other diseases? Learn from guest Emily Mewborn, PhD, DNP, FNP-BC, about these links, and how our haptoglobin genotype may affect risk.
Related information:
Haptoglobin genotype and its role in determining heme-iron mediated vascular disease: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3345090/
For patients who are older, or with complex diseases like HCM, healthcare professionals who really listen can be the key to successful shared decision-making. Guest Kate Lew, MSN, RN, FNP-C, FPCNA, addresses effective strategies, a well as how to get involved beyond the clinical walls.
PCNA Heart Healthy Toolbox: https://pcna.net/clinical-resources/patient-handouts/heart-healthy-toolbox/
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The wide array of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) s may lead to confusion as to which one to use in what circumstances. Differentiating defibrillators, pacemakers, and loop recorders--as well as accessing and utilizing the collected data--is covered by guest Erin Nordstrom, BSN, RN, PHN, CV-B.
Related PCNA courses:
Choosing the Right Cardiac Pacing Device: https://pcna.net/online-course/ch...
What's good for the heart is good for the brain. Guest Brittany Butts, PhD, RN, describes helping patients understand this connection and implement actions to decrease their risk for both cardiovascular and cognitive declines.
MMSE: https://muhc.ca/sites/default/files/micro/m-PT-OT/OT/Mini-Mental-State-Exam-%28MMSE%29.pdf
MOCA: https://mocacognition.com/paper (official site)
Jan McAlister, DNP, APRN, CLS, describes the links between triglycerides, diet, obesity, and A1C, and the role of triglycerides in atherosclerosis.
PCNA Patient Ed Sheet: https://pcna.net/clinical-resources/patient-handouts/triglyceride-tools-and-handouts/
2021 ACC consensus statement: https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/ten-points-to-remember/2021/07/27/21/04/2021-ACC-ECDP-Hypertriglyceridemia
Current President of the Family Heart Foundation, Dr. Seth Baum explores the importance of cascade screening with FH patients. Learn how to navigate difficult conversations with your patients and connect with resources to help your patients cope with their diagnosis.
Relevant PCNA Resources: https://pcna.net/clinical-resources/patient-handouts/familial-hypercholesterolemia-patient-education-fact-sheet/
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Dive into the genetics of the rare Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia or HoFH. Guest Ruth Schneider emphasizes the role family or cascade screening can play in this rare genetic condition.
Relevant PCNA Resources: https://pcna.net/clinical-resources/patient-handouts/familial-hypercholesterolemia-patient-education-fact-sheet/
Family Heart Foundation Resources: https://familyheart.org/familial-hyp...
Explore the two different types of familial hypercholesterolemia: Homozygous and Heterozygous. Guest Kathy Byrne walks listeners through different signs and symptoms along with diagnostic tools to explore a diagnosis for your patients.
National Heart Blood and Lung Screening Guidelines https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26343208/#:~:text=Identification%20of%20hetFH%20is%20key,;%20Prevalence;%20Screening;%20Treatment.
Doing 'just one thing' has big benefits for cardiovascular health. Guest Karen Laing, RN, MSN, discusses the tenets of lifestyle medicine: the six pillars, leading by example, shared medical appointments, and related resources.
American College of Lifestyle Medicine: lifestylemedicine.org
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...Workplace safety impacts healthcare employees, patients and family members. Guest Mark Kincaid, BA EM, CSS, CPI/NCII, describes strategies including de-escalation that can be applied in any setting.
OSHA Healthcare Workplace Safety Resources: https://www.osha.gov/hospitals
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Preparing a patient for cardiac surgery entails a individualized and coordinated effort to optimize medical therapy while simultaneously minimizing surgical, thrombotic, and bleeding risk. Guest Jane Linderbaum, ARNP, CNP, describes how to help prepare patients and help them understand details such as specific dates to stop taking medications.
Related PCNA Professional Development: CVD Diagnostics: Demystifying which, w...
Effective clinical research is a true partnership with individuals, their families, and communities. Guest Jo-Ann Eastwood, PhD, RN , CNS, ACNP-BC, FAHA, FPCNA, FAAN, describes her research in reducing heart disease in premenopausal women in vulnerable populations. Learn how to apply strategies such as relationship-building and utilization of technology, as well as the importance of preceptorship in nursing education.
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Nurses are posed to make a huge impact on clinical enrollment to combat the ongoing underrepresention of patients due to race, gender, abilities, and geographic regions. Guests [NAMES, creds] address these and other issues such as trial eligibility, access to study sites, lack of health care provider knowledge, and overall distrust in medicine.
www.clinicaltrials.gov
All of Us Research Program
https://allofus.nih.gov/
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